Citation Nr: 18143301
Decision Date: 10/18/18	Archive Date: 10/18/18

DOCKET NO. 12-34 679
DATE:	October 18, 2018
ORDER
Entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left anterior thigh strain is dismissed.
Entitlement to an initial compensable rating for right anterior thigh strain is dismissed.
Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease left hip is dismissed.
Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease right hip is dismissed.
Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
On May 16, 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested.
 
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017).
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION
The Veteran had active service from March 1984 to April 2004. 
This appeal comes from a July 2012 rating decision, which granted service connection for limitation of flexion of the right and left thigh (10 percent each) as well as right and left anterior thigh strain (0 percent each). In an April 2018 rating decision, the RO recharacterized the limitation of flexion claims as degenerative joint disease claims. 
In May 2018, the Veteran submitted an Appeals Satisfaction Notice. In an August 2018 correspondence, the Veteran’s representative noted that the Veteran was satisfied with his rating and “wishes to drop any remaining issues.”
The Board may dismiss any appeal which fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. 38 U.S.C. § 7105. An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. In the 
 
present case, the Veteran has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed.

 
MICHAEL D. LYON
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	R.N. Poulson, Counsel